Wheel Cap Mod - 17in wheels - V-6

[Shep]

It took me quite a while to gather all the information I needed from several posts - to know what inserts I needed and how to install them on my 09 V-6 17in wheels.

So I thought I would do a tutorial for those in the same boat

1. I purchased a "kit" that included front and back wings and the 4 wheel caps w/wings: Link

A. They arrived in about 7-8 days to Arizona from South Korea - not bad.
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There are many other posts about the hood and trunk wings so I will concentrate on the wheels.

2. I peeled of one of the plastic "covers" that is stuck to the top of the new cap(s) and placed it over the area of the wheel that I was going to "pry" on so as not the scratch or chip the paint:

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3. Next I used the smallest flat screwdriver I had on my Leatherman "Squirt" (any small screwdriver should work the same). I inserted the blade through the plastic and began the prying process: Picture

A. NOTE: You will be able to get enough "grip" the first time to pop the cap off. So.....I used a small nail to hold the cap out while I removed the screwdriver and reinserted it for another grip. You will have it out by the 2nd or 3rd time. Picture
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4. I am a nerd when it comes to some things and I wanted all of caps to be aligned to the valve stem, so I pointed the bottom-end of the wings on all 4 tires to the valve stems. Picture

5. Here is the final look: Picture1 Picture2

BTW - the trunk wing looks great too .

Shep

 

[rhino 66]

looks great! Did you do a full genesis rebadge?

 

[Shep]

looks great! Did you do a full genesis rebadge?

Haven't done the steering wheel yet but that is coming. I have a badge for the hood - but not sure if I want to put it on. Kinda like it "minimal" in the front.

Shep